When Wiseman was involved, he indicated that Kurtzman and Orci were envisioning a darker, scarier take on the “Mummy” mythology that would still appeal to all audiences, and it’s true that the new movie will feature horror elements. Though The Mummy character is a monster, the reboot is expected to provide him with a human personality.

Kurtzman has previously said that the film will draw inspiration from the books of Michael Crichton, who grounded fantastical tales in modern-day science.

The “Mummy” series, which grossed $1.25 billion over the course of three films.

“Mama” was a surprise hit for Universal, grossing $147 million worldwide. Universal is high on Muschetti, who is also attached to direct “Bird Box” for the studio.